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7 Lessons They Don’t Teach You In Crowdfunding School

Startup Professionals Musings

In addition to funding, the good news is that all of these provide aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity to perfect their marketing pitch, get some valuable target customer feedback and improve visibility to other funding sources. While all this is definitely a boon to entrepreneurs, it does come with its own set of challenges.

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The Ultimate Inventor’s Guide to Inventing Things

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To find out what people are complaining about, read forums, turn to your social media accounts, and read reviews. Use the research process to help you get a good sense of the type of customer your product will serve. Furthermore, the industry statistics for businesses who focus on products instead of customers are harrowing.

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7 Reasons Smart Startups Establish 'Coopetition'

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, think of all the specialized social-media sites that allow the use of your Facebook or Twitter credentials, instead of forcing a new one. That’s a win-win-win deal, since the ease-of-use attracts more people to the new site, it enhances the Facebook brand, and it simplifies the customer interaction.

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HOW TO: Build an App for Your Small Business

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Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

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3 Things to Consider When Staffing a Software Development Project

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Brett Miller is the president of Custom Software by Preston (CSP). We test english carefully, while internally we might use people that have average english skills, when they work directly with the customer we make sure they speak perfect english, as part of the whole experience of our customers.

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A Quick Guide to Buying a Business

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You will most likely have had to sign a non-disclosure agreement , and you will need legal advice to ensure you are protected. Check the internet, forums and social media and read what the clients and customers have to say. There is a lot you can do yourself too. Check the Paperwork Twice.

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Are You Really Safeguarding Your Startup?

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Using things like social media and PR is a good idea, but how you do it is up to you. While you can get non disclosure agreements printed out, having people sign these before you meet with them can be difficult. Make Your Customers Feel Like They Know You. Make A Memorable Entry Into Your Market.